2 Detroit police officers injured in crash Saturday evening

Published August 23, 2025 8:57 PM EDT

Police confirmed that at least two officers suffered minor injuries when their patrol vehicle was struck by another motorist on Saturday evening in the area of Gratiot and Lappin. 

A witness, who said she helped pull the officers and the driver of the other vehicle from their cars, said the driver of the truck that struck the officers ran a red light. 

Police said that two people were in the truck. One was hospitalized with minor injuries, and the other refused treatment.

The incident remains under investigation.

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At least two officers were taken to the hospital following a crash at Gratiot, near Lappin Saturday evening. (Fox 2 photo by Ian Wood)

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